There are eight main symbols for Sikhism.
They are Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kacherra, Kirpan, Ek-Ong Kar, Khanda, and Nishan Sahib.
They are Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kacherra, Kirpan, Ek-Ong Kar, Khanda, and Nishan Sahib.
Panj Kakar means 5 k's; they are: Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kacherra, and Kirpan.
-Kesh
The Kesh means uncut hair; it is one of the things that most Sikhs have, even if they aren't baptized. Sikh guys tie their hair into a Joora then cover it with a turban. At a younger age, people cover their Joora with a 'Patka' , a smaller turban. Most females either braid their hair or put it in a bun on the back of their head or even in a patka. A lot of emphasis is put on Kesh because it is the body in the natural way that it was created by God.
-Kangha
Kangha is a comb that is used for the hygene of the hair. Sikhs are asked to clean their hair in the morning and at night.
-Kara
Kara is a bracelet. Most people wear this whether they are baptized or not. The Kara is an iron or steel bracelet that binds the Sikh, who is wearing it, to God. The Kara is used to remind the Sikh to do good things. It’s usually worn on that hand that is used most so that whoever is wearing it can see the Kara whenever he/she does anything.
-Kacherra
It is only worn by people who have been baptized. It ensures agility and freedom of movement of the person. Kachhera is a form of boxer shorts that symbolize chastity.
-Kirpan
The Kirpan is a small blade. The Kirpan is only worn by people who have been baptized. However, like the other Panj Kakar, it isn't worn all the time. Sikhs use the Kirpan for self-defense.
The other 3 symbols are those of pride and remembrance of our Guru's they are:
-Ek-Ong Kar
The Guru Granth Sahib Ji opens with these words. Ek-Onkar means that there is one God. This is a constant reminder that there is only one God in the universe.
-Khanda
The Khanda, like Ek-Ong kar is a very important symbol in Sikhism. The Khanda symbolizes God's Universal and Creative Power. In its center is a double edged sword, which symbolizes the primal and almighty power of the creator. The 'Chakra' or the circle is a symbol of the continuity. The two swords on the outside are symbols of the spiritual and political balance in the universe.
-Nishan Sahib
Nishan Sahib is the Khalsa Flag. Saffron in color and of triangle shape it’s a religious flag. It has a black Khanda in the middle of the flag. The flag post are also covered in saffron cloth and has a metallic Khanda at the top. If you see a Nishan Sahib there is a Gurdwara near.
(Religious tolerance.org, 2010-APR-04).
(SikhismGuide.org, 2007-2012)
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